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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1918
Page
7
Unclear OCR text hints at a financial note referencing luxuries and lending money to an uncle, tied to a line about purchasing national insurance. The fragment suggests a domestic finance matter or advisory wording without clear individuals or dates.
A reporter visits a city home for aged women aged 60 to 84 where children and in laws have shunned mothers. The piece questions why such exile exists, notes the lack of income and purpose for residents, and ends urging readers to consider their own thoughts on elder care.
The piece urges peaceful methods over violence and emphasizes shared humanity, citing fear as the enemy and quoting Mr. Hoover. It notes a historical plague event called the black death in Mongolia in 1546 with 25 million global victims, and warns of world war if fear and material loss drive nations.
The text extols cottonseed as a versatile staple. It claims cottonseed oil replaces olive oil in cooking and serves as lard and pie crust fat. It notes cottonseed flour for cookies and stuffing, with potential in soup and coffee. It portrays cottonseed as transforming a farmer’s output into many food products.
An old line ad touts S. S. S as a pure vegetable blood tonic to cleanse impurities causing catarrh. It claims relief from throat pinging, hawking and nasal sores and promises free expert medical advice for long standing cases from the Medical Director in Atlanta.
A brief reflection on the season of spring, noting greenery, trees, and flowers as symbols of life. The passage playfully contrasts the idea of Christman Jewelry with a known joke, highlighting a humorous tone about the season’s renewal.
The passage traces a line from Lassigny north and east of Heauvats to Chaulneas and Bray, noting positions relative to Combles and Crolmelion as daylight ends. It then pivots to household tasks like rug cleaning, lawn mowing, room painting, and sidewalk repairs as extra daylight arrives.
Chairman Blaine of the state public service commission enlisted a private attorney to aid Stone Webster interests in obtaining a court ruling to allow six cent fares. He suggests the public should reimburse him by public subscription.
A Pan German warning telegram to Hindenburg urges resistance to Bolshevism as a motive behind Germany’s push against Russia. The piece cites youth appeals to stay German, reports discontent with peace efforts, and notes internal party and press debate over policy and economic aims amid shifting government direction.
A chaotic scene describes a car's approach and a chase as we flag down a tramcar. The motorman ignores our plea, a gas buggy stops nearby, and a passenger urges us to enter downtown. We comply unwillingly and mutter under our breath.
A 19th/early 20th century style ad promotes California Syrup of Figs as a safe cure for constipation in children. It claims that internal cleansing quickly restores a sick or feverish child, urges mothers to inspect the tongue and symptoms, warns against counterfeit syrups, and directs buying from the California Fig Syrup Company with full bottle directions.
An American soldier in France writes home praising French aid, noting censorship, learning French, and asking for strong care packages. He expresses homesickness yet resolve to fight Kaiserism and says he may not return until the war ends. He signs as Louis Kessler and urges his family not to worry.
Easter Sunday drew record church attendance in Seattle with hundreds turned away from overflow crowds. Dr. Mark A. Matthews of First Presbyterian led the service and stirred the congregation with a fiery rebuke to Kaiser while urging unity and moral resolve.
A vintage beauty tip advises squeezing two lemons into three ounces of orchard white to create a cheap quarter pint lemon lotion. Apply daily to face neck arms and hands to fade freckles and blemishes and achieve clearer softer skin.
A public notice declares a free doctor offer for sick individuals promising the best possible treatment and money savings. It markets accessibility and quality care to attract patients seeking affordable medical help.
In a readers letter READE denounces shipyard workers as animals for denying women seats and failing to acknowledge hours. He says women serve meals, clean dishes, and care for children, often working until 11 pm, while men claim full pay for little work.
Dispatch claims criminals in Germany are urged to enlist and align with criminal groups. The general sense is that this recruitment occurred in the summer of 1914.
Advertises Tiz as the remedy for tired swollen sore feet with corns callouses bunions and foot misery. Promises relief from burning and aching feet and claims a cent bar costs 25 cents with immediate comfort and smaller shoe wear.
Federal officers seized a car identified as Joe Sischo property after an all night chase. William Bagley was arrested on speeding on the North Trunk road and claimed the car was owned by Jacklin, a name not found. Sischo, a customs officer, is linked to the case as authorities pursue the ring.
An old health ad promotes Jad Salts as a remedy to flush and stimulate sluggish kidneys. It claims the effervescent drink neutralizes urine acids, ends bladder disorders, and prevents complications with regular use. A local druggist reportedly sells many bottles to people seeking kidney relief.
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